The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: The Horse-Breeder's Guide and Hand Book: Embracing One Hundred Tabulated Pedigrees of the Principal Sires, With Full Performances of Each and Best of Their Get, Covering the Season of 1883, With a Few of the Distinguished Dead Ones; Original Publisher: [New York]: Office of Turf, Field and Farm; Publication date: 1883; Subjects: Thoroughbred horse; Horses; Nature / Horses; Pets / Horses / General;